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promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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Questions remain about range, latency, and performance ceilings, but WiCi's promo video at least showcases what the technology can manage, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 New users can use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in bonus bets for tonight’s game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The promo plays off Brunson’s actual New York City credentials. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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